Last week a judge sentenced Sanchez to one to three years for animal fighting, one year for animal cruelty and one year for criminal possession of a weapon. (Sanchez will serve these sentences concurrently.)

He’s also been slapped with a ban on keeping animals for the duration of his parole. Sanchez waived his right to appeal.

We hope Sanchez’s sentence serves as a reminder to dog fighters that their crimes against innocent animals carry serious consequences.

Nice to see that all Governments are starting to take this seriously and hit the perpetrators hard. Dog fighting is the most horrible thing in the world. These guys usually use pit bulls, which gives the breed a bad name, they are the sweetest most loving dogs you could find. Keep up the good work of getting these guys behind bars!!!!

I don't believe his punishment was enough. Dog fighters should be given life in prison, period. If were up to me they'd be given the death penalty, but I understand those who do not support the death penality, so I'll argue for life in prison. Yes, dog fighting is that serious. To say a 2 to five sentence in prison is justice for such a crime is a gross understatement. Dogs are like us, they get one chance at life. Just one. The dogs are tortured brutally by these scum bags. It's only fair that the punishment should fit the crime. 5 years is not enough.

I know many would like to see this man serve the entire three years, as would I. However, lets not forget that it wasn't too long ago that the punishment was merely having animals taken away, not being allowed to have anymore and a hefty fine. Thank the powers that be that disturbed individuals like this man actually DO get jail time now.

I agree with everyone who had there mind set straight. I don't think this man should even have ANY animals after jail and probation. You go to jail... Nothing will change! It should have been a little log like 10-20 years give or take. Just because animals may be a little lower then humans DOESN'T mean they shouldn't get the right amount of justice! But I am glad he got caught. If you see animal abuse or human abuse take stand and stop it. You will change lives